1、 江苏省中考英语试卷注意：1.本试卷共90分，考试时间90分钟；2.请将所有答案都写在答题纸上。选择题（共40分）一单项填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. As Chinas first male Olympic champion(冠军) on athletics, “flying man” Liu Xiang announced his retirement on April 7, ending his 19-year dramatic career.A. aB. anC. theD. 不填2. The Swiss-made solar-powered plane “Solar I
2、mpluse 2” arrived Nanjing Tuesday night, April 21, 2015.A. in; atB. at; atC. in; onD. at; on3. jeans were invented over 100 years ago, they are still in fashion today.A. BecauseB. IfC. AlthoughD. Since 4. good time we had on the farm yesterday! Yes, and the food was so nice.A. How B. What C. How a D
3、. What a 5. In Lishui, you can often see many people dance outside together if it in the evening.A. rainsB. doesnt rainC. will rainD. wont rain6. Children in poor areas cant afford to school.Lets donate our pocket money to them.A. goB. goingC. to goD. goes7. Mum, of the apples gone bad.Wed better ea
4、t up the rest as soon as possible.A. one third; haveB. one third; hasC. one three; haveD. first three; has8. The man is feeling much better now, so you _ call a doctor.A. cant B. neednt C. mustnt D. shouldnt9. The robber was surprised that all the houses in this village in white.A. paintB. paintedC.
5、 were paintingD. were painted10. My father bought me a new mobile phone as a present, but I dont know how to use it.Why not read the first before using it?A. instructionsB. inventionsC. invitationsD. interviews11. hours did the movie Fast & Furious 7 last?More than 2 hours.A. How oftenB. How soonC.
6、How longD. How many12.The song I believe I can fly tells us that believing in is very important.A. themselvesB. itselfC. ourselvesD. myself13.Thats a nice hair clip. Could you tell me _ ?I made it with my sisters help.A. how did you make itB. how you made itC. who did you make it forD. how you made
7、it for14.We failed in the singing competition. . Better times are waiting for you.A. No way.B. Best wishesC. Cheer upD. Good job15. We got here on Friday afternoon. _ Why didnt you call me earlier?A. Thank you! B. Youre welcome. C. You did? D. My pleasure.二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Arriving in Sydney
8、on his own from India, my husband, Rushid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while 16 a house for me and our children.During the first week for his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was 17 . He was extremely worried as th
9、e suitcase had 18 his important papers, including his passport.He reported the case to the police and then sat there, lost and 19 in a strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to move into a new one.Late in the e
10、vening, the phone rang. It was a 20 . He was trying to pronounce my husbands name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they found a pile of papers in their dustbin 21 was left out on the footpath.My husband 22 to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents(文件
11、). Their young daughter went to the dustbin and found plenty of unfamiliar papers. Her parents carefully searched for everything useful but they found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. 23 they saw a half-written letter. In the letter, my husband gave his new telephone number 24 a fr
12、iend.That family not only brought back the important documents to us that day but also 25 faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.16.A. thinking ofB. looking forC. finding outD. dreaming about17.A. missedB. disappearedC. goneD. left18.A. any o
13、fB. one ofC. all ofD. none of19.A. lonelyB. relaxedC. patientD. pleased20.A. neighbourB. driverC. policemanD. stranger21.A. whatB. whenC. thatD. who22.A. walkedB. wentC. droveD. rushed23.A. Above allB. So thatC. In additionD. At last24.A. toB. forC. withD. as25.A. myB. yourC. theirD. our三、阅读理解（共15小题
14、；每小题1分，满分15分）A Nanjing Metro Line 3 has been in use since 1st April, 2015. It has been the longest underground line till nowalmost 44.87 kilometers, and of course has the most stops. l Running hours:6 a.m. 11 p.m.l Tickets:￥27Discount with City Card:Adults 5% offStudents 50% offAdults (over 70) Free
15、26. You are now here at Mozhoudonglu Station. Take Line 3, change to Line at , and youll get to Dr Sun Yat-sens Mausoleum (中山陵).A. 1; Nanjing SouthB. 2; DaxinggongC. 1; XinjiekouD. 2; Nanjing Railway Station27.Jacob, a 15-year-old school boy, with his parents took the underground last Sunday andpaid
16、 ￥6 each. If they used City Card, how much would they pay in all?A. ￥18B. ￥15C. ￥14.4D. ￥9BOur warming planet is expected to face serious water problems in the 21st centurywhich means each nations natural resources will be more important than ever.Percent of total land area covered by forests (2011)
17、World Average(平均数) 30.88TOP 31. Suriname 94.582. Micronesia 91.663. Seychelles 88.40 123. China 22.47Freshwater resources, cubic kilometers per year (2011)World Average 241TOP 31. Brazil 54182. Russia 43133. Canada 2850 5. China 2813Freshwater resources, cubic meters per person (2011)World Average 6
18、, 122TOP 31. Iceland 532, 8912. Guyana 304, 7233. Suriname 166, 112 102. China 2, 09228. According to the statistics(数据), what is the world average of freshwater resources per person?A. 244, 973 cubic meters.B. 241 cubic kilometers.C. 3, 642 cubic kilometers.D. 6, 122 cubic meters.29. Which country
19、or area has the most freshwater resources per year?A. Guyana.B. Brazil.C. Iceland.D. China.30. Which country or area appears twice on the Top 3 lists?A. Russia.B. China.C. Seychelles.D. Suriname.CHere is some must-know information from a handbook on peoples customs(风俗) and manners when doing busines
20、s in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Business meetings sometimes start later than planned. But to b
21、e safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians prefer face-to-face communication over emails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each
22、other with a small, polite bow(鞠躬). Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings are often fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject i
23、s about money. Rank(等级) is important so people avoid disagreeing with someone of a higher rank.In the UAEIn the UAE, the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. Then handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men are al
24、so covered from neck to elbows and down to the knees. People usually hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food of eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. Is it strange? Yes, but it is actually a
25、cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss like to be formal and call each other by last name. They also respect personal things. You should be careful not to ask about such topics. Punctuality(守时) is very important. It comes from
26、 a deep respect for others time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. Clean dress is welcome too. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.31.The pass
27、age is mainly about in some foreign countries.A. communication typesB. the workplace environmentC. customs and mannersD. living conditions32.What does the underlined word “stretch” mean according to the passage?A. 压缩B. 延续C. 花费D. 抓住33.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A. They put effi
28、ciency in the first place.B. They dislike face-to-face communication.C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.D. They should obey the person of a higher rank.34.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A. In BrazilB. In Singapore.C. In the UAE.
29、D. In Switzerland.35.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Brazilians always start business meetings just on time.B. Women in the UAE cover themselves, but men dont.C. The Swiss dont like to be asked about personal information.D. Singaporeans like to stand close or touch the per
30、son on the shoulder.DStonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britains most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest da
31、y of the year.For many years, historians(历史学家) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this cant be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points
32、 out.Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummers morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illne
33、ss and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial(埋葬) place or a place
34、 to honor ancestors(祖先). Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy.Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 200
35、1, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldnt. “We dont really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must have been hard-working and great planners!”36. Visitors like to go there in to enjoy on the l
36、ongest day of the year.A. July; sunriseB. June; sunriseC. June; sunsetD. July; sunset37. When was Stonehenge most likely built?A. 750,000 years ago.B. Six centuries ago.C. 5,000 years ago.D. In 2001.38. What do most people think was Stonehenge built for?A. Ancient leaders built it a temple to commun
37、icate with the gods.B. It might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime.C. It can prevent illness and make people feel energetic.D. It must be for a special purpose because of the position of the stones.39. What arent people interested in about Stonehenge?A. Where it was built.B. Who bui
38、lt it.C. When it was built.D. Why it was built. 40. What does Paul Stoker mean by “we do know they must have been hard-working and great planners”?A. He has known who built Stonehenge.B. He thinks Stonehenge is really a great mystery.C. He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge.D. He encoura
39、ges volunteers to build another Stonehenge.非选择题（共50分）四填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）A）根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使句子意思完整正确。41.After knowing the news, she was almost (醒着的) the whole night. 42.Ma Yun is considered as the (先锋) of Chinas e-commerce.43.The boy didnt stop crying until his mother (满足) his needs.44.My friend Er
40、ic has swum across the English Channel (成功地)! 45.I only saw her once (在.期间) my stay in Hong Kong.B）根据句子意思，用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。46.Can you tell me when the World War (break) out?47.Because of his (careless), he only got 78 points in the test.48.Nowadays, Wechat is (wide) used among young people.49.Granny
41、is seventy years old now and she is a little (forget).50.Last night, there were millions of people _(watch) Beijing Music Awards live on TV.C) 根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的单词或短语填空，使短文内容完整正确。highest came down deathshelped with a series ofOn April 25, an 8.1-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, a country which is loc
42、ated in South Asia. The earthquake was followed by 51 powerful aftershocks and it was also felt in neighboring countries, including India, Bangladesh and China. The quake also caused a huge avalanche(雪崩) on the 52 mountainMount Qomolangma. At least 22 climbers died near the base camp of the mountain
43、. Many famous buildings and temples 53 and turned into pieces in the earthquake. According to the report, over 5000 people were killed and more than 7000 people were hurt in Nepal. The earthquake caused 17 54 in Chinas Tibet. The Chinese international medical team has reached Nepal and 55 the rescue
44、 work.五、阅读短文（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）A）阅读下面短文，根据所读内容，在文章后第5665小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。Many people have a fear of public speaking. According to a study, it has an influence on 3 in every 4 people. This fact is surprising and worrying, as most jobs require some speaking ability. The following will he
45、lp you to make a speech better.Write note cards. Write main ideas on your cards. Dont write details. Put in some fun facts, questions and other activities on the cards to share with the class. Dont look at your note cards for a long time while speaking. If necessary, youre only going to want to have a quick look at the card for information, not read every last word.Smile at your class. When it comes to speaking, theres nothing that draws your class into your speech better than a good old-fashioned smile. Be happy, because youre about
